The Royal Literary Fund has worked with Communities First for several years, offering free workshops in writing skills, led by our professional writers. We also work with Recovery Colleges, the NHS, unions and the voluntary sector.
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) have created an online forum for partners to come together to share best practice, discuss common challenges, access opportunities and much more. Stay informed – collaborate and engage with fellow professionals. Attend events – access resources, research and techniques to improve student outcomes and wellbeing. Receive feedback – advocate for change by influencing discussions, initiatives, and the work of the VRU.
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The Greater Manchester Resilience Hub together with our Pathfinder Partnership members invite you to register to attend the Greater Manchester's Sexual Assault recovery partnership 1 year event.
Background to the Sexual Assault Recovery Partnership
In the spring of 2022, NHS England sought to commission a number of sexual assault and abuse services pathfinder pilots across the country, with the purpose of developing support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse who experience additional and complex mental health needs.
The effects of bullying and bad manners are destroying children's lives and society. I am going far with miles PR CIC are seeking responses to their survey to give them insight which will help them to provide support.
Complete the survey here by 31st December, 11.45pm.
For more information visit: https://iamgoingfar.com/
As part of Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) 16 Days of Activism, and in light of the influencing opportunities that come with the new government, WRC are inviting women’s sector organisations to join them to explore pathways to long-term sustainability, impactful advocacy, and strategic policymaking through panel and break out room discussions.
Presentations will include updates on the policy and advocacy work being done by sector organisations EVAW, Imkaan, Women’s Aid and the Women’s Resource Centre.
Are you involved in the delivery of services to victims of crime?
Do you support prisoners, prison leavers, people on probation?
Are the families of victims or perpetrators a group you support?
Do you support those in or on the edge of the criminal justice system?
If you answered YES to any of these questions then you should join the brand new Greater Manchester Victims and Justice Group, part of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group.
Manchester University MBA students are conducting fascinating research into the impact on raising awareness of male sexual violence. They are working to refine messaging around male sexual violence, improve response delivery, and uncover trends in client engagement data that is often hidden. Currently they are focusing on understanding public awareness of sexual harm affecting men in Greater Manchester and the familiarity with the support offered by We Are Survivors.
To do this, they’ve created a simple, voluntary survey that collects no personal information.
The Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester has committed to providing a 3-year small grants programme prioritising victims and witness within Greater Manchester based
VCSE victim support organisations.
On International Men’s Day 2024 (Tuesday 19 November), Greater Manchester becomes the first city-region in the UK to launch a dedicated plan for tackling gender-based violence against men and boys.
Plan sets out how Greater Manchester will tackle domestic abuse and sexual assault and harassment towards men and boys, raise awareness of support services and reporting mechanisms, and expand training for professionals.
Join the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) at the Mechanics Institute for an insightful event focused on tackling illegal money lending in Greater Manchester. This session aimed at Frontline Workers will focus on the dangers of Loan Sharks, how to identify their victims and how to protect the communities you work with from falling victim to their schemes. This in-person event will feature expert speakers and interactive workshops to help you understand the impact of illegal money lending and how to prevent it.
The event will will include input from: